Smartfind S10

AIS Beacon

The Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon is an innovative

manually activated personal safety device which
incorporates both AIS (Automatic Identification
System) and GPS technology. It is designed
to aid the speedy recovery of personnel/crew
members who find themselves in difficulty at sea.

SMARTFIND S10 AIS-BEACON SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARDS APPLIED IEC 61097-14, 60945 (environmental/EMC), 61108 parts
1, ITU-R M.1371
ENVIRONMENTAL buoyant
Exterior finish
Hi impact ABS/PC Translucent opal
Sealing depth
Immersion to 60m (196 ft)
Operating temperature
-20C to +55C (-4F to +131F)
Storage temperature
-30C to +70C (-22F to +158F)
BATTERY
Type
Replacement
Use

6V Lithium Metal
By service centre
Logged by microcontroller

OPERATION
Activation
Self test (short)
GPS Self test (long)

Manual two stage

Battery use indication
TEST transmission with GPS position

TRANSPORTATION
Air cargo
Classification

IATA UN 3091, not restricted

PI970 Section II

ELECTRICAL
AIS Transmitter
AIS channel 1- 161.975 MHz, AIS channel 2 - 162.025 MHz
Frequency
Power
2W nominal
Transmit antenna
Integrated PCB
AIS messages transmitted Message 1 (ID, GPS position, SOG,COG,UTC)
Message 14 (MOB-ACTIVE or MOB TEST)
ID number
Factory programmed
GPS receiver
GPS type
50 channel
Antenna type
Ceramic patch
GPS position update
Every minute

nM
 anually activated personal safety
device to aid recovery of persons in
difficulty
n Transmits GPS target tracking
information over AIS
n Unique serialized ID
n Small and light for unobtrusive carriage
n Waterproof, buoyant and
fully submersible to 60 meters
n Flashing LED light
n Minimum 24 hour continuous operation
n 5 year battery storage life

PHYSICAL
Length
Diameter at widest point
Weight
Deployment
Hands free
Hand held
Security

Smartfind S10

AIS Beacon

NEW

199mm (7.8)
51mm (2.0)
186g (6.5oz)
Belt or arm pouch with head band strap included
Wrist lanyard included
lanyard fixing point

FUNCTIONAL
First transmission
Range
Secondary location device

After 15 seconds (no GPS)

4 nautical miles (typical)
Flashing white LED
and status indicator

PART NUMBER
Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon retail pack

98-051-001A

Dealer:

Orolia Ltd. Silver Point, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth. PO3 5PB. United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9262 3900 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9262 3998
E-mail: sales.mcmurdo@orolia.com www.mcmurdomarine.com
Please note that all information given in this brochure is intended to be useful and informative and is
correct to the best of our knowledge at time of print. No liability can be accepted for inaccuracies or
omissions. The right is reserved to amend this information without prior notice.

Issue 4, April 2012

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Lifesaving for anyone

who works on or around water

What is Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon?

The Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon is an innovative
manually activated personal safety device which
incorporates both AIS (Automatic Identification
System) and GPS technology.
It is designed to aid the speedy
recovery of personnel/crew
members who find themselves
in difficulty at sea.

waterproof
and fully
submersible
to 60 meters

Smartfind S10 is waterproof, buoyant and compact,

intended for carriage by divers, crew and anyone who
works on or carries out activities on the water.
The Smartfind S10 transmits target survivor information,
including structured alert messages, GPS position
information and a serialised identity number. An inbuilt
high precision GPS receiver provides accurate position
information which is frequently updated to assist in quick
recovery of persons in difficulty.

How Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon works

nS
 martfind S10 AIS Beacon is activated to
attract attention.
n Alert is transmitted to all AIS enabled
equipment within a 4 mile Radius (typical).
n AIS equipment* displays the alert icon
(pictured below).

S10 AIS Beacon target information can be viewed using

standard ships AIS equipment such as Class A and Class B
transponders and a wide selection of receive only AIS units.
AIS equipped vessels and land based VTS stations within the
local vicinity will also have visibility of the AIS-beacon signal.
Whether displayed on the AIS itself or on a companion plotter
or ECDIS screen, the unique alert message will clearly indicate
the Smartfind S10s exact location, distance and bearing.

Activated
Smartfind S10
AIS Beacon

Smartfind S10 is buoyant, waterproof to 60 meters, will

transmit continuously for a minimum of 24 hours and has
a 5 year battery storage life. It also features a flashing
indicator light, giving a localised visual fix and assisting in
attracting attention after nightfall.

AIS equipped vessel

following bearing
and distance to
target

*Image shown is Euronav Software

Simple to activate
Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon is simple to operate, even in
a gloved hand. When the person in trouble has been
successfully retrieved from the water, the beacon can be
switched off. A built in test facility indicates whether or not
battery replacement is advised.

n P recise target survivor information including

GPS position becomes viewable when the chart
plotter/ECDIS* cursor is positioned over the
alert icon.
n This information provides exact location,
distance and bearing to person(s) in need of
assistance.

As AIS SARTs are still very new, not all small-craft chart plotters with AIS show the
as recommended by the IMO. At the very least, they will show
correct SART icon
the same icon as used for other craft normally an arrow. In addition, user settings
generally allow you to configure the display to show the MMSI number, which in the S10
always begins with 972. This way you can differentiate the S10 from other vessels. If in
doubt, check with your plotter manufacturer how they display SARTs on screen.
correctly.
All new ECDIS plotters (on ships over 300 tonnes) will display the SART icon
*For use with AIS enabled chart plotters, contact your chart plotter manufacturer for
further info.

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